April 11, 2015 Idea's - 5 Grilling Ideas to Try This Spring

Grilling season is officially here. From juicy, perfectly cooked chicken to boss burgers, these five simple ideas will help deliver epic grilled flavors all season long.

1. Banish dry chicken from the grates - Use the reverse sear grilling method: start with low heat to evenly cook and create maximum juiciness, then turn up the flames for a quick, crispy char.

   Recipe: Sweet Soy Bourbon Chicken

2. Sweet Soy Bourbon Chicken

    

   Kick up your cookout menu with this bold brown sugar-, bourbon- and soy sauce-infused grilled chicken. Use the reverse sear method to guarantee juicy and perfectly charred chicken every time. Serve with grilled green onions.

    

    

   • Ingredients
   • Directions

   Ingredients

   Serves:

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   • 1 package McCormick® Grill Mates® Brown Sugar Bourbon Marinade

   • 1/4 cup oil

   • 1/4 cup orange juice

   • 1/4 cup water

   • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

   • 2 tablespoons McCormick® Sesame Seed

   • 2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs

   Directions

   10 mins Prep time 50 mins Cook time

   10 mins Prep time

   50 mins Cook time

   • Mix Marinade Mix, oil, orange juice, water, soy sauce and sesame seed in small bowl. Reserve 1/4 cup for brushing. Place chicken in large resealable plastic bag or glass dish. Add remaining marinade; turn to coat well. Refrigerate 30 minutes or longer for extra flavor.

   • Prepare grill for indirect medium-low heat (275°F to 300°F). Preheat grill by turning all burners to medium. Turn off burner(s) on one side. Remove chicken from marinade and place on unlit side of grill. Discard any remaining marinade. Close grill.

   • Grill 40 to 45 minutes or until internal temperature of thickest part of chicken is 165°F, turning occasionally. Move chicken to lit side of grill with skin side down. Brush with reserved marinade. Turn lit side of grill to high.

   • Grill, uncovered, 3 to 5 minutes longer or until chicken is charred.

   Cooking tip

   Note: To maintain medium-low heat (275°F to 300°F), keep lid closed and adjust lit burner as necessary. Directions were developed using a gas grill. Grills vary; cooking time is approximate